It Started with Eve - Women in History Part 2 Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Explore women's history in Western Culture from the middle ages to modern times, focusing on the ways that women have created power

The Constitution in Six Weeks - Monday Session Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 9:45a-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the history and structure of the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, current arguments and misconceptions & details about certain Articles and Amendments. Instructor:

Weekend News Review Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 11:30-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the views and positions expressed on weekend TV news shows and print news media in this interactive class. All viewpoints are encouraged. Instructor: Dan Shoulberg has been

Prelude to the Civil War Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 11:30-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  A look at the Prelude to the American Civil War – covering North & South politics, what led to the Fort Sumpter standoff, and the opposing sides

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

Beginners Acting Workshop Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 1-2:15p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Conference Room - 208 Description:  Play theater games, try improvisational exercises, and explore monologues and scenes. While engaging in acting drills, you’ll enjoy social interaction, boost your confidence, and unleash your creativity.

Disruptive Innovations Dates: Mondays 9/11-10/23 - NO CLASS ON 9/25 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Innovations are praised for creating new technologies, industries, and careers; but also criticized for destroying or displacing existing companies and jobs. Explore innovations in science, tech, business, government, and cultural

Dates: Tuesdays Time: 10:30a-12:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Location: STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric, yarn and knitting/crochet needles.

Date: Tuesdays Time: 11:30a-3p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Mah Jongg at the library! Suitable for players who are familiar with the game. Bring your current 2022 Mah Jongg card and tiles. No registration necessary - just drop in. Registration: No registration required.

Date: Every Tuesday Time: 1:30-3p Age Group: Adults (18+) Location: Board Room Description: Would you like to practice your English in a safe, caring environment? Come to our Conversation Group and improve your English language skills! No registration necessary - just drop in. Registration: No registration required.

The Constitution in Six Weeks - Wednesday Session Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Discuss the history and structure of the Constitution, the Constitutional Convention, current arguments and misconceptions & details about certain Articles and Amendments. Instructor:  Jules Mermelstein is a former UDT

Understanding & Listening to Jazz Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Enjoy this music appreciation class, featuring active music listening, and learn “What is jazz?”, “What is going on in a jazz performance?”, and “What are some of the different styles that have emerged

Drawing & Beyond Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Study the importance of shape, value and composition, and learn to draw from studio set-ups & photos. For all levels. Required supplies: drawing pencils & 9x12" drawing paper. Instructor: Jackie Drewes, a former art

The Wednesday 9/20/23 session of Technology Potpourri has been POSTPONED.  Technology Potpourri  Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Learn about what's new in the science fields of biotechnology, microbiology, engineering, computing, genomics, chemistry, climate change, agriculture & materials science. Discussions about social and ethical

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

Date: Every Wednesday Time: 1-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Learning Commons Description: Play Canasta at the library! Suitable for players who know the rules of the game, not for brand-new players. Canasta cards & supplies will be provided or bring your own. Want to learn Canasta? Email lcummings@mclinc.org

US-India Relations Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Explore the evolving U.S.-India relationship, from colonial India to modern times. Covering British occupation, post-Independence politics, and impacts on economy & industry. We'll analyze current relations and the influence of Indian life, arts and culture

The Circus in America Dates: Wednesdays 9/13-10/18 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Discover the history, growth, decline, and future of the American circus. From animal training to acrobats and clowns, explore its impact on American life. Learn about the major entrepreneurs and performers, the circus's ability

Dates: Wednesday 9/20 Time: 2-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: via Zoom Description: Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most.  Almost everyone feels stuck in some way. Whether you’re muddling through a

Date: Third Wednesday of Each Month Time: 6:30-8:30p Location: Conference Room - 208 The Library Board of Directors will meet on the following dates in 2022 at 6:30p. January 18 - 2023 Goals March 15 - Policies Review May 24 - (4th Wednesday) July 19 - Nominations/Election of Officers September 20

Dates: Thursdays Time: 6:30-8:30p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Format: In-person in the STEAM Lab Description: Bring a new or ongoing project and sew, knit or crochet along with fellow crafters. Crafters can use the library's equipment including sewing machines, notions, and irons, but are encouraged to bring their own fabric,

Date: Thursday 9/21 Time: 7-8p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description: Learn about the latest innovations and procedures happening in Montgomery County Voter Services, along with information about ballot boxes and other ways to vote. Instructor: Brandon Yelt has been working in Voter Services for over four

What's Hot in Sports? Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  This interactive course will discuss hot sports topics such as the World Series, the NFL & College Football seasons, impactful NBA/NHL off-season events and more. Explore the internationalization of American sports and

Reading Art: Historical to Contemporary Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 9:45-11a Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Works of art are filled with stories to tell. We'll explore a variety of themes by looking closely at images that evoke rhythm and motion, compose the picture plane, challenge beauty, and

Travel Talks: Nepal, India, & China Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Embark on adventures in the jungles of Nepal and India, on life and wildlife there, the lure of the world’s highest peaks, the first breathtaking view of the Taj Mahal, and

Medical Ethics Dates: Fridays 9/15-10/20 Time: 11:30a-12:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Examine medical ethics and the complexities involved. Facilitated by an experienced doctor, this interactive course will present case studies exploring issues regarding end of life, reproductive rights, and more. Instructor: Robert Michaelson is a

Social Lunch Hour Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays  9/11-10/20 Time: 12:45-1:45p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Classroom - 205 Description:  Bring a brown bag lunch to eat and socialize with fellow attendees. No registration required.  YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS This free series is funded by the Friends of UDPL from public

Movie Matinee Dates: Fridays 9/22-10/20 Time: 1:45-3p Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description:  Enjoy a movie in the comfortable Shanis Auditorium facilitated by special guest speakers. 9/22 - Rope (1948) with Lindsay Cummings 9/29 - The Benny Goodman Story (1956) with Jeff Thomas 10/6 - Young Frankenstein (1974)

Date: Third Friday of the Month Time: 7-8pm Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Location: Shanis Auditorium Description: Pennsylvania’s Breeding Bird Atlas is a 5-year long community science project conducted every 20 years to improve understanding of the distribution and abundance of breeding and wintering birds across the state. Pennsylvania’s 3rd atlas begins January 1,